Nursing Assistant, Certified - UFCW - Maplewood - Full Time Evening

Sanford Health•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living support tailored to residents’ physical and psychological needs and care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires compliance with infection prevention and control policies and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. The assistant supports residents with personal care, mobility, dining, and other daily needs; helps providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed; documents resident care and communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse. The position may also involve housekeeping and laundry, wellness and recreational activities, committee participation, and, depending on facility responsibilities, driving.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or obtain state CNA certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the endorsement process.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Successfully complete annual department-specific competency testing.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
If driving is required for the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.